Browns seek redemption against Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Cleveland Browns face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, aiming to recover from a Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Baker Mayfield, once the face of the Browns, brings added significance to this matchup following his trade to the Buccaneers. Mayfield's previous game against the Browns was in September 2022 while he played for the Carolina Panthers. Both teams are looking to establish their identities following rocky starts to the season, with the Browns' defense needing to improve after a subpar Week 1 performance.
- •Browns lost to Jaguars in their season opener.
- •Mayfield last faced the Browns as a Panther in September 2022.
- •Browns defense aims to create turnovers against Mayfield.
- •Fans have mixed feelings about Mayfield's departure from the team.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Beating Baker Mayfield would be a big deal for Browns, fans
"Cleveland Browns history with Baker Mayfield brings some extra feelings in this Week 2 Bucs matchup.
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